Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Cats and Quilts

Isn't he handsome? Dusty really knows how to charm.
He's sitting on my finished Gypsy Quilt... Before I wrecked it by washing and drying it too strongly. I gave it the usual treatment of a gentle wash and drying in the dryer, but I forgot about the SILK. When I took it out of the drier, some of the silk squares had frayed out of their seams AND their colours had run through to the stylish cream and black back. You can imagine some of what I said alone down stairs in the laundry...
It's now in the process of a transformation, so watch this space _______. I haven't been terribly inspired yet but I've got a few ideas.
It's raining again in Maleny and the cats are in their favourite viewing spot on the ironing board. We've got a big fat tabby feral cat trying to make our home his at the moment, and this morning I discovered him fast asleep on our veranda chair (I'd had suspicions) to keep warm and dry through the cold, wet night. It's very disturbing for all of us, especially the cats.
Happy stitching,
xo xo Ann.
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7 comments:

  1. You are taking this much better than I would....I'm afraid the world would hear me sobbing! The best of wishes getting your beautiful quilt transformed into something even better.

    Liz

    PS The cats are great.

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  2. What beautiful cats! And sorry to hear about your quilt - I am sure you will transform it into some super-fabulous!
    Sarah

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  3. What beautiful cats! And sorry to hear about your quilt - I am sure you will transform it into some super-fabulous!
    Sarah

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  4. What a shame, I can imagine the sinking feeling in your stomach that you must have had! I've been there. We've had a cat hanging around, I'd take him in but hubby doesn't like cats (imagine that) so I dare not even feed him. The dogs spot him once in a while and go crazy. I think they would welcome him, but as I said - I dare not.

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  5. Can you keep the cats inside for a while? If you scatter napthalene flakes around it might deter the Feral cat. Cats hate the smell of the ammonia in the napthalene.

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  6. Hey Annie,
    Love the pics of Dusty/cats looking wistfully out the window, plus the quilt Amelia is snuggled under, plus all the lovely versions of your wuthering heights quilt! Have not been on your blog for a while so great to see your new stuff. Will call up to visit your aladdin's cave shop soon...

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